Thursday, 12 September 2013

Tenants Fear Rent Rises As A Result Of Landlord Licensing

Tenants will be hit with rent rises as a result of a licensing scheme set to be introduced in Nottingham, a group of landlords has warned. Nottingham City Council is considering requiring the landlords renting the city’s estimated 3,500 houses in multiple occupancy to apply for an additional licence. The licence will cost £980-per-property with a re-license fee of £925 after five years, making it one of the most expensive in the country when it is introduced next month. The council hope the licensing scheme will protect the health and safety of tenants, help prevent anti-social behaviour and help identify rogue landlords. Read more on Inside Housing.

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